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Aylesworth, Barton Orville, 1860-1933

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1860 - 1933

Biography

Barton O. Aylesworth (1860-1933) was an American college administrator and minister.

Barton Orville Aylesworth was born on September 5, 1860 in Athens, Illinois. He studied at Eureka College, and served as a minister in Illinois and Iowa following his graduation. While serving in Atlantic, Illinois he married Georgia M. Shores, and they had one son, Merlin H. Aylesworth. In 1889 he was selected to as president of Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, where he served until 1897. After leaving Drake he moved west and became the pastor of the Central Christian Church in Denver, Colorado. He returned to education in 1899 when he was appointed the president of the State Agricultural College in Fort Collins, serving until 1909. Aylesworth passed away on July 1, 1933 in Denver, Colorado.

Citation:
UPB files, Mar. 21, 2012 (hdg: Aylesworth, Barton Orville, 1860-1933)

Colorado State University Library, via WWW, Mar. 21, 2012 (Barton O. Aylesworth; b. 1860 in Springfield, Ill.; studied at Eureka College; minister in Ill. and Iowa; president of Drake University, 1889-1897; pastor at Central Christian Church in Denver, Colo.; president of the State Agricultural College in Fort Collins, 1899-1909)

Drake University, via WWW, Mar. 21, 2012 (Barton O. Aylesworth; b. Sept. 5, 1860 in Athens, Ill.; d. July 1, 1933 in Denver, Colo.; m. Georgia L. Shores in Atlanta, Ill.)

Portrait & biographical album of Polk County, Iowa, 1890: p. 255 (Barton O. Aylesworth, A.M., Ph.B.; son of Ezra and Melinda (Hall) Aylesworth; m. Georgia M. Shores in Atlantic, Ill.; one son, Merlin H. Aylesworth)

Found in 70 Collections and/or Records:

Letters and an envelope, 1901

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197233283180], Folder: 17-18
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Three handwritten and signed letters. Two of the items are undated and addressed to "Mr. Walker," probably John Brisben Walker. Bigelow writes about a riding accident which he suffered. He also states that his is submitting an article for publication. Brisben also responds to a request from Barton O. Aylesworth for biographical information. Also included is the envelope in which the letter to Aylesworth was sent. The post mark on the item is dated 3 Dec. 1901.

Dates: 1901

Letters, autographs, and portraits, 1894-1912

 Item — Box 9: [Barcode: 31197233283214], Folder: 19-20
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Two handwritten and signed letters. One is dated 5 Sept. 1894 and is addressed to "Dear Sir" (probably Barton O. Aylesworth) in which Burroughs responds to a request for biographical information. Also included is an envelope probably in which the item was sent. The other letter is dated 2 April of an unspecified year and is addressed to "Miss Gertrude Stroham" (?) in which Burroughs tells her she may quote certain passages from his works. Also with the collection are two autographs by...
Dates: 1894-1912

Letters, envelopes, and a brochure, 1892-1903

 Item — Box 2: [Barcode: 31197233283149], Folder: 3-4
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten and signed letters, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, composed in Boston, Massachusetts, and dated 4 Dec. 1902 and 2 Jan. 1903. Allen informs Aylesworth where he may find biographical information on himself. Allen also lists some of his recent publications. The envolopes used to send these letters are found with the collection.



Dates: 1892-1903

Letters, envelopes, and a magazine clipping, 1831-1919

 Item — Box 4: [Barcode: 31197233283164], Folder: 15-16
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Two handwritten and signed letters, addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, and dated 18 Nov. 1894 and 28 Jan. 1895. Barr responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information on her and presents a list of some of her writings. Also with the collection are the envelopes in which the letters were sent, an autograph of Barr found on the back of one of her calling cards, and a magazine clipping giving information on Barr's life.

Dates: 1831-1919

Letters, portraits, and an envelope, 1901-1902

 Item — Box 7: [Barcode: 31197233283198], Folder: 33-34
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Typewritten and signed letter from Barton O. Aylesworth to Cyrus Townsend Brady. The item is dated 1 Nov. 1901. Aylesworth asks Brady for biographical information. On the reverse side, Brady writes his response to the inquiry in a handwritten and signed note dated 27 Jan. 1902. Brady refers Aylesworth to a recent "Who's Who in America." Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent. With the collection are two portraits of Brady clipped from magazines and a paper folder with...
Dates: 1901-1902

Myron Adams letter to Barton O. Aylesworth, 1894

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233283131], Folder: 23-24
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Typewritten and signed letter, written from "62 State St., Rochester, N. Y.," and mailed on October 16, 1894. Adams writes in response to a letter from Barton O. Aylesworth requesting information on his life. Adams briefly outlines his life and states, "To say more would be to burden you with useless information,- and to run the risk of telling nice things about myself."



Dates: 1894

Oscar Fay Adams letter and clipping to Barton O. Aylesworth, 1897

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233283131], Folder: 25-26
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated December 3, 1897, addressed to Barton Orville Aylesworth, and composed in Boston, Massachusetts. Adams thanks Aylesworth for "your volume, 'Song and Fable'" and mentions his own book "Dictionary of American Authors."



Dates: 1897

Papers, 1898

 Item — Box 6: [Barcode: 31197233283180], Folder: 25-26
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter, dated 28 Jan. 1898 and addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth of Denver, Colorado. Black responds to Ayleworth's request for biographical information. Also included is the envelope in which the item was sent. With the colleciton is a booklet entitled, "The Success of Miss Jerry: the First Picture Play by Alexander Black" and a advertisement for "Miss America" by Black.

Dates: 1898

Postcard, 1894

 Item — Box 1: [Barcode: 31197233283131], Folder: 49-50
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed postcard that is addressed to Barton O. Aylesworth, president of Drake University. Alden responds to Aylesworth's request for biographical information on her. She writes that she will refer the note to her son, Raymond M. Alden, professor at the Columbian University in Washington, DC. The date of the item is uncertain.

Dates: 1894

Fred A. Rosenstock autograph collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 2
Scope and Contents Autographs, correspondence, portraits, and envelopes. Most of the materials were donated by Fred Rosenstock to Brigham Young University, but some were acquired from different sources. Many of the items were originally gathered by Barton Orville Aylesworth, a biographer and an autograph collector in Fort Collins, Colorado.Contains autographs, correspondence, portraits, and envelopes. Most of the items were originally gathered by Barton Orville Aylesworth, a biographer and an...
Dates: 1800-1950

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